Ephesians 1

Sermon Notes:

1) The Greetings that the Apostle gives us from Christ, 1-2

Saints
Grace and Peace

2) The Blessings that we have in Christ, 3-14

Chosen, 4
Children, 4-5
Redeemed, 7
Rich, 11
Secure, 13

3) The Desire to Clearly See the Deep, Deep Love of Christ, 15-23

Our Hope
Our Inheritance
Christ’s Might
Christ’s Height
Christ’s Headship

Reflection Questions:

1. Why does the New Testament call Christians “saints”? Are we holy/saints if we do enough good things? Or are we holy because of someone else’s work and sacrifice? See 2 Cor 5:21 and Hebrews 10:11-14.

2. Based on Ephesians 1, what does it mean to be “in Christ”? See some other passages where Paul uses similar language: 2 Cor 5:21 (yes, again); Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:1-4

3. Ephesians 1:15-23, is Paul praying for the Ephesians (and other readers, including us) to know something they’ve/we’ve never heard about it, or to know certain truths more deeply and clearly?